What Is Pokemon GO?

AR-Based Mobile Game

Pokemon GO is an augmented-reality mobile game that was developed by Niantic for both iOS and Android devices. It was initially launched in 2016.

Catch & Collect Pokemon On Your Phone!

In Pokemon GO, players can catch & collect their favorite Pokemon on their mobile devices! Pokemon spawn in real-time and pop up in real-life locations for you to spot, hunt, then catch them!

Walk & Travel Around For Pokemon To Pop Up

For Pokemon to spawn, players need to keep walking around. At walking speed, you'll encounter wild Pokemon in the app when you travel to different locations!

Battle Other Pokemon Trainers

Pokemon Trainers can now battle other trainers! Battles are categorized according to Pokemon CP, plus you get Stardust & items when you battle other Trainers!

Pokemon GO - Gameplay & Features

Visit Real Life Landmarks / Poke Stops To Get Items

Certain landmarks in the real world will be Poke Stops in the Pokemon GO app. Interacting with these Poke Stops will give you items such as Poke Balls, Berries, Gifts, and more!

Battle In & Defend Team Gyms

Bigger real-life spots are sometimes Gyms in the Pokemon GO app. Here you can battle and drop your own Pokemon to defend the newly defeated gym!

Choose Your Team: Valor, Mystic, Instinct

In Pokemon GO, you get to choose between three teams - Valor, Mystic or Instinct. Each represent the 3 original legendary birds - Moltres, Articuno, & Zapdos.

Expand & Defend Your Team's Territory

Defeating gyms and placing your own Pokemon in it will claim the gym for your team! You can defend your gyms by keeping the Pokemon in it fed & happy with Berries!

Raid Gyms To Catch Legendary Pokemon

Time-sensitive events called raids pop up several times a day in gyms. These feature a "raid boss" - usually a featured Pokemon that you need to defeat in order to catch it!

Play Often To Get Invited To EX Raid Gyms

Players who frequently battle and raid in certain gyms can receive EX raid invites. These are exclusive raids that happen only during a certain date & time! These usually feature very powerful legendary or mythical Pokemon!

About Pokemon GO

Travel between the real world and the virtual world of Pokémon with Pokémon GO for iPhone and Android devices. With Pokémon GO, you'll discover Pokémon in a whole new world—your own! Pokémon GO gives you the chance to explore real locations and search far and wide for Pokémon. More and more Pokémon continue to appear around the globe, including rare and powerful Legendary Pokémon.